Actress Eva Longoria is interviewed on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.

Actress Eva Longoria is interviewed on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.

Photo: Charles Dharapak, Associated Press

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A lone protestor carries a sign through downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, near the Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). US President Barack Obama is expected to accept the nomination from the DNC to run for a second term as president. AFP PHOTO Robyn BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages (AFP/Getty Images) less

A lone protestor carries a sign through downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, near the Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). US President ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 06: Attendees sing and dance as musician James Taylor performs on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 06: Attendees sing and dance as musician James Taylor performs on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 06: Musician James Taylor performs on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 06: Musician James Taylor performs on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... more

Mashed potato bar at Third Way party Wednesday night at Democratic National Convention, Charlotte, N.C.

Mashed potato bar at Third Way party Wednesday night at Democratic National Convention, Charlotte, N.C.

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Attorney Sandra Fluke speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Attorney Sandra Fluke speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will ... more

California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris speaks to the audience at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 5, 2012 on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term as president on September 6th. less

California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris speaks to the audience at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 5, 2012 on the second day of the Democratic National Convention ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Delegate Kelly Jacobs of Mississippi wears a patriotic hat during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Delegate Kelly Jacobs of Mississippi wears a patriotic hat during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Cecile Richards speaks on stage during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Cecile Richards speaks on stage during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September ... more

General Eric Shinseki speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.

General Eric Shinseki speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.

Photo: Lynne Sladky, Associated Press

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ... more

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A man wears a tie with an image of Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A man wears a tie with an image of Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A choir performs on stage during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A choir performs on stage during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Joseph Block wears an Obama '08 yarmulke during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Joseph Block wears an Obama '08 yarmulke during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC ... more

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Julia Hicks listens to a speech by Newark Mayor Cory Booker at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 4, 2012 on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term as president. AFP PHOTO Robyn BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/GettyImages less

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Julia Hicks listens to a speech by Newark Mayor Cory Booker at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 4, 2012 on the first day of the Democratic National Convention ... more

A Code Pink demonstrator chants outside the Charlotte Convention Center during a protest march, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., during the second day of the Democratic National Convention. (Gerry Broome / Associated Press) less

A Code Pink demonstrator chants outside the Charlotte Convention Center during a protest march, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C., during the second day of the Democratic National Convention. ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A woman reacts as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A woman reacts as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas waves after leading the Pledge of Allegiance during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Alex Wong / Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas waves after leading the Pledge of Allegiance during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in ... more

Pens which play recorded speech by US President Barack Obama are for sale outside the Time Warner Cable Arena on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC is scheduled to culminate on September 6 with President Barack Obama accepting the party's nomination. less

Pens which play recorded speech by US President Barack Obama are for sale outside the Time Warner Cable Arena on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North ... more

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A woman holds a sign that reads "Arab American Democrat" during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: A woman holds a sign that reads "Arab American Democrat" during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Carmen Lonstein of New York, NY wears a hat decorated with campaign buttons during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Carmen Lonstein of New York, NY wears a hat decorated with campaign buttons during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: Delegate Gloria Goodwin wears earings depicting Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama as she watches the program during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: Delegate Gloria Goodwin wears earings depicting Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama as she watches the program during day ... more

A delegate wears a U.S. flag star antenna headband before the start of day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Democratic officials have moved President Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech tomorrow night to the Time Warner Cable Arena from the larger, outdoor Bank of America Stadium because of the possibility of severe weather. less

A delegate wears a U.S. flag star antenna headband before the start of day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. Democratic officials ... more

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: People danice to music on the floor during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: People danice to music on the floor during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that ... more

Photo: Joe Raedle, Getty Images

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Kelly Jacobs, a delegate from Mississippi, wears a shiny Obama dress while walking up stairs before the start of day one at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, a Stanford University and Harvard Law School graduate, has the role of first Hispanic keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention. less

Kelly Jacobs, a delegate from Mississippi, wears a shiny Obama dress while walking up stairs before the start of day one at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., on ... more

Olympian gymnast gabby Douglas waves from the stage at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 5, 2012 ahead of events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term as president on September 6th. less

Olympian gymnast gabby Douglas waves from the stage at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 5, 2012 ahead of events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention ... more

Brother Peter (C) and Brother Pius (R) from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Monroe, North Carolina holds signs at an anti-abortion rights march and rally on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Charlotte, North Carolina September 5, 2012. President Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech, originally schecduled to take place at the Bank of America Stadium, will now take place indoors at the Time Warner Cable Arena because of concerns about severe weather, the Democratic National Convention Committee announced. less

Brother Peter (C) and Brother Pius (R) from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Monroe, North Carolina holds signs at an anti-abortion rights march and rally on day two of the Democratic National ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Edward Baker Phillips wears a hat with a picture of Former U.S. President Bill Clinton on it during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Edward Baker Phillips wears a hat with a picture of Former U.S. President Bill Clinton on it during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on ... more

First lady Michelle Obama waves after speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

First lady Michelle Obama waves after speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Photo: Charlie Neibergall, STF

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Actors Patricia Arquette and Wayne Knight (R) are interviewed on the floor prior to the start of day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: Actors Patricia Arquette and Wayne Knight (R) are interviewed on the floor prior to the start of day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on ... more

Supporters pose for a group shot at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 5, 2012 ahead of events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term as president on September 6th. less

Supporters pose for a group shot at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 5, 2012 ahead of events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC is ... more

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Abortion rights activists shout slogans on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 5, 2012. President Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech, originally schecduled to take place at the Bank of America Stadium, will now take place indoors at the Time Warner Cable Arena because of concerns about severe weather, the Democratic National Convention Committee announced. less

Abortion rights activists shout slogans on day two of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 5, 2012. President Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech, ... more

Photo: Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty Images

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In this screen shot provided by the Democratic National Convention Committee, the committee's Twitter account is seen. Social media is making the smoke-filled rooms of political conventions a thing of the past. Democrats are promising to use Twitter, Facebook and blogs to make their 2012 convention the most open to the public in the party's two-century history. (AP Photo/Democratic National Convention Committee) less

In this screen shot provided by the Democratic National Convention Committee, the committee's Twitter account is seen. Social media is making the smoke-filled rooms of political conventions a thing of the past. ... more

Photo: Associated Press

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San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro (L) and his brother Joaquin Castro wave to the audience at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 4, 2012 on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The DNC is expected to nominate US President Barack Obama to run for a second term as president.

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro (L) and his brother Joaquin Castro wave to the audience at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 4, 2012 on the first day of the Democratic